'We need a whole range of different views': exploring the lived experiences of women leaders in Australian rules football

Sport has traditionally been a male-dominated pastime, where the structures and practices within sport have most often favoured males. More recently, the dynamic of sport has changed and the capabilities of women as athletes and employees (including leaders) are being recognised. While there are ong...

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Published in:Sport in society 2022-10, Vol.25 (10), p.1940-1956
Main Authors: Richards, Kelsey, Litchfield, Chelsea, Osborne, Jaquelyn
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Australian rules football
equality
Feminism
gender
Gender roles
Leadership
Males
Minority groups
Sport
Sports
Women
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Summary:Sport has traditionally been a male-dominated pastime, where the structures and practices within sport have most often favoured males. More recently, the dynamic of sport has changed and the capabilities of women as athletes and employees (including leaders) are being recognised. While there are ongoing explorations focussing on the barriers that women have faced as a minority group in a male-dominated setting, it is also imperative to acknowledge the positive experiences of women as they navigate such a setting. This paper explores the experiences of 26 women working in traditionally male-dominated leadership positions in the sport of Australian rules football. While these women have faced some challenges relating to gender within their roles, this paper, through a third wave feminist lens, will focus specifically on highlighting the positive experiences of, and changes that are evident for, women in traditionally male-dominated leadership positions in Australian rules football.
ISSN:1743-0437
1743-0445
DOI:10.1080/17430437.2021.1905630